Industrial Diesel Generator Set

EPA Certified Stationary Emergency

2.4L

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Standby Power Rating

30 kW 38 kVA 60 Hz
Prime Power Rating*
27 kW 34 kVA 60 Hz

Image used for illustration purposes only

*EPA Certified Prime ratings are not available in the U.S. or its Territories

Codes and Standards

Generac products are designed to the following standards:

Powering Ahead
For over 50 years, Generac has led the industry with
innovative design and superior manufacturing.

UL2200, UL508, UL142, UL498

NFPA70, 99, 110, 37

NEC700, 701, 702, 708

ISO9001, 8528, 3046, 7637, Pluses #2b, 4

NEMA ICS10, MG1, 250, ICS6, AB1

ANSI C62.41

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Generac ensures superior quality by designing and

manufacturing most of its generator components,
including alternators, enclosures and base tanks,
control systems and communications software.
Generacs gensets utilize a wide variety of options,
configurations and arrangements, allowing us to
meet the standby power needs of practically every
application.
Generac searched globally to ensure the most reliable
engines power our generators. We choose only engines
that have already been proven in heavy-duty industrial
application under adverse conditions.
Generac is committed to ensuring our customers
service support continues after their generator
purchase.

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Standard Features
ENGINE SYSTEM

General
Oil Drain Extension
Air Cleaner
Fan Guard
Stainless Steel flexible exhaust connection
Critical Exhaust Silencer (enclosed only)
Factory Filled Oil
Radiator Duct Adapter (open set only)

Fuel System
Fuel lockoff solenoid
Primary fuel filter

Cooling System
Closed Coolant Recovery System
UV/Ozone resistant hoses
Factory-Installed Radiator
Radiator Drain Extension
50/50 Ethylene glycol antifreeze
120 VAC Coolant Heater

Engine Electrical System

Battery charging alternator
Battery cables
Battery tray
Solenoid activated starter motor
Rubber-booted engine electrical connections

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM
UL2200 GENprotect
12 leads (3-phase, non 600 V)
Class H insulation material
Vented rotor
2/3 pitch
Skewed stator
Auxiliary voltage regulator power winding
Amortisseur winding
Brushless Excitation
Sealed Bearings
Automated manufacturing (winding, insertion,
lacing, varnishing)
Rotor dynamically spin balanced (get tolerance)
Full load capacity alternator
Protective thermal switch

GENERATOR SET

Internal Genset Vibration Isolation

Separation of circuits - high/low voltage
Separation of circuits - multiple breakers
Silencer Heat Shield
Wrapped Exhaust Piping
Silencer housed in discharge hood (enclosed only)
Standard Factory Testing
2 Year Limited Warranty (Standby rated Units)
1 Year Limited Warranty (Prime rated units)
Silencer mounted in the discharge hood (enclosed only)

Real/Reactive/Apparent Power
All Phase AC Voltage
All Phase Currents
Oil Pressure
Coolant Temperature
Coolant Level
Engine Speed
Battery Voltage
Frequency
Date/Time Fault History (Event Log)
Isochronous Governor Control
Waterproof/sealed Connectors
Audible Alarms and Shutdowns
Not in Auto (Flashing Light)
Auto/Off/Manual Switch
E-Stop (Red Mushroom-Type)
NFPA110 Level I and II (Programmable)
Customizable Alarms, Warnings, and Events
Modbus protocol
Predictive Maintenance algorithm
Sealed Boards
Password parameter adjustment protection
Single point ground

ENCLOSURE (if selected)

Rust-proof fasteners with nylon washers to protect
finish
High performance sound-absorbing material
Gasketed doors
Stamped air-intake louvers
Air discharge hoods for radiator-upward pointing
Stainless steel lift off door hinges
Stainless steel lockable handles
Rhino Coat - Textured polyester powder coat
TANKS (if selected)

UL 142
Double wall
Vents
Sloped top
Sloped bottom
Factory pressure tested (2 psi)
Rupture basin alarm
Fuel level
Check valve in supply and return lines
Rhino Coat - Textured polyester powder coat
Stainless hardware

CONTROL SYSTEM

Control Panel
Digital H Control Panel - Dual 4x20 Display
Programmable Crank Limiter
7-Day Programmable Exerciser
Special Applications Programmable PLC
RS-232/485
All-Phase Sensing DVR
Full System Status
Utility Monitoring
Low Fuel Pressure Indication
2-Wire Start Compatible
Power Output (kW)
Power Factor
kW Hours, Total & Last Run

15 channel data logging

0.2 msec high speed data logging
Alarm information automatically comes up on the
display
Alarms
Oil Pressure (Pre-programmable Low Pressure
Shutdown)
Coolant Temperature (Pre-programmed High Temp
Shutdown)
Coolant Level (Pre-programmed Low Level
Shutdown)
Low Fuel Pressure Alarm
Engine Speed (Pre-programmed Over speed
Shutdown)
Battery Voltage Warning
Alarms & warnings time and date stamped
Alarms & warnings for transient and steady state
conditions
Snap shots of key operation parameters during
alarms & warnings
Alarms and warnings spelled out (no alarm codes)

Configurable Options
ENGINE SYSTEM
General
Oil Make-Up System
Oil Heater
Industrial Exhaust Silencer
Fuel System
Flexible fuel lines
Primary fuel filter
Engine Electrical System
10A UL battery charger
2.5A UL battery charger
Battery Warmer

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM

Alternator Upsizing
Anti-Condensation Heater
Tropical coating
Permanent Magnet Excitation

CIRCUIT BREAKER OPTIONS

Main Line Circuit Breaker

2nd Main Line Circuit Breaker
Shunt Trip and Auxiliary Contact
Electronic Trip Breakers

ENCLOSURE

Weather Protected
Level 1 Sound Attenuation
Level 2 Sound Attenuation
Steel Enclosure
Aluminum Enclosure
150 MPH Wind Kit
12 VDC Enclosure Lighting Kit
120 VAC Enclosure Lighting Kit
AC/DC Enclosure Lighting Kit
Door Alarm Switch

TANKS (Size on last page)

GENERATOR SET
Gen-Link Communications Software (English
Only)
8 Load Position Load Center
2 Year Extended Warranty
5 Year Warranty
5 Year Extended Warranty

Electrical Fuel Level

Mechanical Fuel Level
54 Gal (204.4 L) Usable Capacity
132 Gal (499.7 L) Usable Capacity
211 Gal (798.7 L) Usable Capacity
300 Gal (1135.6 L) Usable Capacity
8" Vent Extension
13" Vent Extension
19" Vent Extension

CONTROL SYSTEM

21-Light Remote Annunciator

Remote Relay Panel (8 or 16)
Oil Temperature Sender with Indication Alarm
Remote E-Stop (Break Glass-Type, Surface
Mount)

Remote E-Stop (Red Mushroom-Type, Surface

Mount)
Remote E-Stop (Red Mushroom-Type, Flush
Mount)
Remote Communication - Modem

Remote Communication - Ethernet

10A Run Relay
Ground fault indication and protection functions

Engineered Options
ENGINE SYSTEM
Coolant heater ball valves
Block Heaters
Fluid containment pans
CONTROL SYSTEM
Spare inputs (x4) / outputs (x4) - H Panel Only
Battery Disconnect Switch

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM
3rd Breaker System
GENERATOR SET
Special Testing
IBC Seismic Certification

ENCLOSURE
Motorized Dampers
Door switched for intrusion alert
Enclosure ambient heaters
TANKS

Overfill protection valve

UL2085 Tank
ULC S-601 Tank
Stainless Steel Tank
Special Fuel Tanks (MIDEQ and FL DEP/DERM, etc.)
Vent Extensions

Rating Definitions
Standby Applicable for a varying emergency load for the duration of a utility power outage with no overload capability.
Prime Applicable for supplying power to a varying load in lieu of utility for an unlimited amount of running time. A 10% overload capacity is available for 1 out of every 12 hours. The
Prime Power option is only available on International applications.
Power ratings in accordance with ISO 8528-1, Second Edition dated 2005-06-01, definitions for Prime Power (PRP) and Emergency Standby Power (ESP).

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application and engineering data

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
General
Make

4 of 6

EPA Emissions Compliance

EPA Emissions Reference
Cylinder #
Type
Displacement - L (cu in)

Cooling System
Generac
Stationary Emergency
See Emissions Data Sheet
4

Cooling System Type

Water Pump Flow

Pusher

Fan Speed (rpm)

2698

In-Line

Fan Diameter mm (in)

560 (22)

Coolant Heater Wattage

1500

90 (3.54)

Stroke - mm (in)

94 (3.70)

Compression Ratio

21.3:1

Intake Air Method

Turbocharged

Coolant Heater Standard Voltage

Fuel Type

Cast Iron

Fuel Specifications

Piston Type

Aluminum

Fuel Filtering (microns)

Engine Governing
Electronic Isochronous
0.25%

120 VAC

Fuel System

Cylinder Head Type

Frequency Regulation (Steady State)

Pre-Lubed, Self Sealing

Fan Type

2.4 (146.46)

Bore - mm (in)

Governor

Closed Recovery

Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel

ASTM
5

Fuel Inject Pump

Distribution Injection Pump

Fuel Pump Type

Engine Driven Gear

Injector Type

Mechanical

Fuel Supply Line - mm (in)

7.94 (0.31)

Fuel Return Line - mm (in)

7.94 (0.31)

Lubrication System
Oil Pump Type

Gear

Engine Electrical System

Oil Filter Type

Full Flow

System Voltage

Crankcase Capacity - L (qts)

6.2 (6.52)

Battery Charging Alternator

Battery Size

12 VDC
Std
See Battery Index 0161970SBY

Battery Voltage

12 VDC

Ground Polarity

Negative

Voltage Regulator Type

Number of Sensed Phases
Regulation Accuracy (Steady State)

Digital
All
0.25%

ALTERNATOR SPECIFICATIONS
Standard Model
Poles
Field Type

390
4
Revolving

Insulation Class - Rotor

Insulation Class - Stator

Total Harmonic Distortion

< 5%

Telephone Interference Factor (TIF)

Standard Excitation

< 50
Synchronous

Bearings

Single Sealed Cartridge

Coupling

Direct, Flexible Disc

Load Capacity - Standby

Prototype Short Circuit Test

100%
Yes

operating data

POWER RATINGS
Standby
Single-Phase 120/240 VAC @1.0pf

30 kW

Amps: 125

Three-Phase 120/208 VAC @0.8pf

30 kW

Amps: 104

Three-Phase 120/240 VAC @0.8pf

30 kW

Amps: 90

Three-Phase 277/480 VAC @0.8pf

30 kW

Amps: 46

Three-Phase 346/600 VAC @0.8pf

30 kW

Amps: 36

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STARTING CAPABILITIES (sKVA)

sKVA vs. Voltage Dip
480 VAC

208/240 VAC

Alternator

kW

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

Standard

35

24

36

48

60

72

84

18

27

36

45

54

63

Upsize 1

40

27

41

54

68

81

95

20

31

41

51

61

71

Upsize 2

50

34

52

69

86

103

120

26

39

52

65

77

90

FUEL CONSUMPTION RATES*

Diesel - gph (lph)
Fuel Pump Lift - ft (m)

Percent Load

gph (lph)

3 (1)

25%

0.92 (3.5)

50%

1.45 (5.5)

Total Fuel Pump Flow (Combustion + Return)

75%

1.96 (7.4)

4.5 gph

100%

2.74 (10.4)

* Fuel supply installation must accommodate fuel consumption rates at 100% load.
COOLING
Standby
Coolant Flow per Minute

gpm (lpm)

Coolant System Capacity

gal (L)

Heat Rejection to Coolant

BTU/hr

Inlet Air

cfm (m3/hr)

10 (38)
2.8 (10.95)
111,000
4,500 (7647)

Max. Operating Radiator Air Temp

F (C)

122 (50)

Max. Ambient Temperature (before derate)

F (C)

104 (40)

Maximum Radiator Backpressure

in H2O

0.5

COMBUSTION AIR REQUIREMENTS

Standby
Flow at Rated Power
ENGINE

cfm (m3/min)

90 (2.55)

EXHAUST
Standby

Rated Engine Speed

Horsepower at Rated kW**
Piston Speed
BMEP

rpm
hp
ft/min (m/min)
psi

1800
51

Standby
Exhaust Flow (Rated Output)
Max. Backpressure (Post Silencer)

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cfm (m3/min)

230 (391)

inHg (Kpa)

1.5 (5.1)

1110 (338)

Exhaust Temp (Rated Output)

F (C)

850 (454)

153

Exhaust Outlet Size (Open Set)

mm (in)

63.5 (2.5)

** Refer to Emissions Data Sheet for maximum bHP for EPA and SCAQMD permitting purposes.

Deration Operational characteristics consider maximum ambient conditions. Derate factors may apply under atypical site conditions. Please consult a Generac Power Systems Industrial
Dealer for additional details. All performance ratings in accordance with ISO3046, BS5514, ISO8528 and DIN6271 standards.

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dimensions and weights*

OPEN SET
USABLE
CAPACITY
GAL (L)

L x W x H in (mm)

NO TANK

76 (1930.4) x 38 (914.4) x 46 (1168.4)

2060 (934)

20

54 (204.4)

76 (1930.4) x 38 (914.4) x 59 (1498.6)

2540 (1152)

48

132 (499.7)

76 (1930.4) x 38 (914.4) x 71 (1803.4)

2770 (1257)

77

211 (798.7)

76 (1930.4) x 38 (914.4) x 83 (2108.2)

2979 (1351)

109

300 (1135.6)

93 (2362.2) x 38 (914.4) x 87 (2209.8)

3042 (1380)

RUN TIME
HOURS

WT lbs (kg) - Tank & Open Set

STANDARD ENCLOSURE
RUN TIME
HOURS

USABLE
CAPACITY
GAL (L)

L x W x H in (mm)

NO TANK

95 (2413) x 38 (965.2) x 50 (1270)

20

54 (204.4)

95 (2413) x 38 (965.2) x 63 (1600.2)

48

132 (499.7)

95 (2413) x 38 (965.2) x 75 (1905)

77

211 (798.7)

95 (2413) x 38 (965.2) x 87 (2209.8)

109

300 (1135.6)

95 (2413) x 38 (965.2) x 91 (2311.4)

WT lbs (kg) - Enclosure Only

Steel

Aluminum

302 (137)

191 (87)

LEVEL 1 ACOUSTIC ENCLOSURE

RUN TIME
HOURS

USABLE
CAPACITY
GAL (L)

L x W x H in (mm)

NO TANK

113 (2870.2) x 38 (965.2) x 50 (1270)

20

54 (204.4)

113 (2870.2) x 38 (965.2) x 63 (1600.2)

48

132 (499.7)

113 (2870.2) x 38 (965.2) x 75 (1905)

77

211 (798.7)

113 (2870.2) x 38 (965.2) x 87 (2209.8)

109

300 (1135.6)

113 (2870.2) x 38 (965.2) x 91 (2311.4)

WT lbs (kg) - Enclosure Only

Steel

Aluminum

455 (206)

288 (131)

LEVEL 2 ACOUSTIC ENCLOSURE

RUN TIME
HOURS

USABLE
CAPACITY
GAL (L)

L x W x H in (mm)

NO TANK

95 (2413) x 38 (965.2) x 62 (1574.8)

20

54 (204.4)

95 (2413) x 38 (965.2) x 75 (1905)

48

132 (499.7)

95 (2413) x 38 (965.2) x 87 (2209.8)

77

211 (798.7)

95 (2413) x 38 (965.2) x 99 (2514.6)

109

300 (1135.6)

95 (2413) x 38 (965.2) x 103 (2616.2)

WT lbs (kg) - Enclosure Only

Steel

Aluminum

460 (209)

291 (132)

*All measurements are approximate and for estimation purposes only. Sound dBA can be found on the
sound data sheet. Enclosure Only weight is added to Tank & Open Set weight to determine total weight.

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Specification characteristics may change without notice. Dimensions and weights are for preliminary purposes only. Please consult a Generac Power Systems Industrial Dealer for detailed installation drawings.

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2013 Generac Power Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Bulletin 0K5085-B / Printed in U.S.A. 12/06/13